(Washington, DC) - The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) April 10 for 9 percent Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). Also available under this notice are up to $2 million for the development of supportive housing units for the exclusive use of Department of Mental Health consumers. 

The deadline has been extended.  Completed applications are due to DHCD (1800 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE, 2nd Floor Reception Desk) no later than Monday, June 1 at 4:00 p.m. For additional information, contact DHCD’s Development Finance Division at (202) 442-7280.

The RFP package (in CD format) is available for pick-up at DHCD, located at 1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, from the first floor reception desk.  The files can also be downloaded below.  

Notice of Funding Availability*
New and Notable in the FY09 RFP*
Flow Chart/Timeline*
RFP Fact Sheet*
Request for Proposals*
Reference Guidebook*
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan*
LIHTC Compliance Manual*
Green Building Information*
2006 Green Building Criteria*
2008 Green Building Criteria*
Design Standards*
Application Form*
Exhibit Checklist (1)*
Exhibit Checklist (2)*
Exhibit Checklist (3)*
Exhibit Checklist (4)*
Anti-Displacement Strategy Guidelines*
Tenant Services Plan Guidelines*

Additional Resources
Frequently Asked Questions*
Pre-Proposal Conference Questions*
Pre-Qualified Green Communities Charrette Facilitators*
2009 DHCD LIHTC Rents*